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Bismuthinite from South Fowey Consols, England, UK

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A richly adorned large miniature of acicular metallic grey Bismuthinite crystals lining numerous cavities in a mixed Chalcopyrite-Quartz-Chlorite matrix. Adding interest to the specimen are later depositions of balls and botryoidal zoned brown Cassiterite of the variety Wood Tin together with very dark green Chlorite developed over the Bismuthinite crystals. This is a fine specimen from the Fowey Consols mine at Tywardreath, Cornwall and a rare and most attractive combination. This specimen is accompanied by a Roughgems (Charterhouse Street, London) stock label, but is undoubtedly very old.

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SpeciesBismuthiniteChalcopyriteCassiterite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.5 x 7.2 x 3.3 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityUK, England, South Fowey Consols
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Apr 2026
Price paid
$900.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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A collector's guide to South Fowey Consols, UK: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 34 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.